Refine your Italian decorating scheme and make it memorable. Decorating kitchen walls with Italian-inspired treatments adds interest and personality to a kitchen. Choose the approach that complements your existing furnishings, color scheme and kitchen accessories. Break away from stereotypical Italian decorating ideas, such as hanging pizzeria pans, and venture into exciting kitchen wall decorating. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate With Wall Borders
Wall borders add color, texture, dimension and patterns to a room. Use wall borders to adorn an accent wall, or extend the look throughout the room. Combine wall borders with other decorative elements such as wallpaper, faux finishes, packaged murals, architectural elements or punchy colors to create a distinctive space. The best aspect of wall borders is that they are easy to change when you want to shift the look of your wall decor. Does this Spark an idea?
Paint Straight Lines on Walls
Home decorating shows may make it look easy, but to paint straight lines on walls you need to know what you are doing. This is especially true if you are trying to paint straight lines on textured walls where the paint often bleeds under the painter's tape. With just a bit of preparation and a few tricks, you'll have wall stripes that are just as professional-looking and crisp as those of your favorite TV designer. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Bathroom With Red Walls
Red is a strong color to decorate with, especially in a small space such as a bathroom. It tends to make a room feel smaller than it is, which can create an intimate feel. Use the warmth of the red to create a cozy bathroom or counter the intensity of the red with neutral or cool colors. The other colors and accessories you introduce into the bathroom determines the style, look and feel of the room. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Two Story Family Room
Two-story family rooms---rooms with cathedral ceilings that are as high as second floor ceilings---have become quite common in recent years. While the expansive rooms are typically impressive, they do create decorating challenges, such as what to do with 16 foot windows or 20 (-plus) foot walls. Family rooms with high ceilings also echo and create acoustic problems that can be addressed with a few creative decorative items. Does this Spark an idea?